🐕 Taking a Dog to UAE

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Here's exactly what you need to bring a dog into UAE 🇦🇪. The rules below are specific to dogs; for the full country overview see the country hub.

Requirements for your dog

• ISO 11784/11785 microchip (before the rabies shot).
• Rabies vaccination + 30-day wait.
• No titer test required.
• Import permit from MOCCAE — Pet Import UAE.
• Health certificate: MOCCAE import permit; Health Certificate endorsed by origin authority and UAE embassy/consulate; UAE-approved microchip.

Flying

Dogs travel in cargo on this route — book an IATA-compliant crate.

Breed rules

Restricted breeds for UAE: American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Bulldog, Neapolitan Mastiff, Japanese Tosa, Cane Corso, Rottweiler, Boerboel, Wolf hybrids. Check airline brachycephalic rules too.

FAQ

Can my dog fly in the cabin to UAE?

Dogs travel in cargo on this route — book an IATA-compliant crate.

Does my dog need a titer test?

No, a titer test is not required for UAE.

How many pets can I bring?

Usually up to 2 per traveler.

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